Pagni Dam
Pagni Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pagni Dam
The primary purpose of Pagni Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by World Properties Inc (private). It impounds the Steamboat Creek near Pleasant Valley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 109 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Valley |
| River/Stream | Steamboat Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.33850, -119.79260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WORLD PROPERTIES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10442 |
| Federal ID | NV10442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |